Gerding Theater Wedding

Makenzie and James made me smile all day long, they were hilarious from the moment we started shooting, until they ran through the line of sparklers and climbed into the sprinter van that took them to their hotel.  Their wedding was at the Gerding Theater this last weekend, and this is just a small preview, there's many many more to come.

A note about the black and white image.  James told me he likes really urban shots, shot on street corners with cars and people in the background, so we did just that outside of the theater, and I love this shot where the people are noticing us shooting and trying to get out of the way, with James and Makenzie in the background.  Definitely not a "perfect shot" or one that everyone would include in a preview blog post, but I love the "real life-ness" of it.

Bryan

 

Skamania Lodge Wedding | Sara + Richard

Sara and Richard had a beautiful wedding at Skamania Lodge.  The Gorge was in her most dramatic state, fog, clouds, and lots and lots of rain.  Sara and Richard had hoped for an outdoor wedding, but were really graceful and accepting about their ceremony being indoors, when the rain showed no sign of stopping.  

This laid back attitude about their wedding, made them a blast to work with.  They were even willing to do photos outside, and it was raining HARD, and I was grateful that they were willing to brave the weather to get shots in the beautiful location.

Vendors:

Venue: Skamania Lodge

Coordinator: Kim Morrill w/ Your Perfect Bridesmaid

Hair Stylist: Sandie Jordan w/ Annastasia's

Make Up Artist: Kirby Reed

Wedding Dress Boutique: Che Bella, Minneapolis, MN

Florist: Bloomsbury Shop

Officiant: Carroll Myers

Band: Dancehall Days

Bakery: Papa Hayden

Caterer: Skamania Lodge

Second Photographer: Karissa Griggs

Coopers Hall Wedding | Sara + Caeli

Sara + Caeli are the definition of laid back (which I personally appreciate very much).  They tromped through the rain in their wedding clothes on one of the rainiest days in October, and I loved it.  Their wedding was rich and full of depth, I spent the evening smiling behind my camera watching beautiful moments take place, as well as some pretty incredible dance moves.

Vendors:

Venue: Coopers Hall

Caterer: Coopers Hall

Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist: Jen LaMastra

Clothing Designer: Erin Uerlings (Sara)

Clothing Designer: Cocoon Silk (Caeli)

Florist: Sammy's Flowers

Couples Photos: Eastbank Esplanade/SE Portland

Photobooth:  Boothshakalaka

Second Photographer: Madeline Metcalf

Sara and Caeli, thank you so much for hiring me to take your wedding photos, it's been so wonderful working with you both!

Bryan